Hoshioki Green Space (星置緑地)

Flow of the course

About this spot

A green space in a residential district of Teine Ward, Sapporo, where a wetland nurtured by spring water has been left just as it is. A boardwalk has been laid out, so you can walk inside the wetland without getting your feet wet, which is a real help when you have children along. Look around and the houses are right there, yet one step in and you are wrapped in the smell of grass and water, a curiously unusual experience. It is known for skunk cabbage in spring, but in summer the greenery grows thick and there is the fun of looking for insects and birds by the water. It is not large, so it is just right as a stop when you want a short change of mood.

Tips

The boardwalk is narrow, so give way to each other when passing. It is a wetland, so there are many mosquitoes in summer and insect repellent makes the walk far more comfortable. To protect the plants and animals, tell children in advance not to step off the boardwalk. Koyozan-Minami Park is about 10 minutes away by car.

Best time to visit

About 45 minutes. It is a short stop, just the right length as a break before the afternoon water play

Access & map

1-jo 5-chome-2 Hoshioki, Teine Ward, Sapporo City, Hokkaido 006-0851